Permits help the City regulate construction and safeguard public safety, health, and general welfare. Contractors or homeowners must obtain a permit before work begins.
- Permit fee list (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Post Frame Building submittal requirements (PDF)
- Apply for a permit online (opens in a new tab)
Correspondence about an online permit application will arrive by email from wo@iworq.net. Add this address to your safe senders list or check your junk or spam folder.
Work requiring a permit
- New commercial construction
- Commercial remodeling
- New residential construction
- Residential remodeling
- New roofing and re-roofing
- Accessory Buildings
- Fences and yard sheds
- Plumbing, including new construction and service taps
- Electrical work, including new construction and service changes
- Mechanical work, including new construction and replacement
- Pools, either in-ground or above-ground
The listing above is not all-inclusive. Please contact City Hall if you are unsure whether your project requires a permit.
Permits are not required for painting, wallpapering, similar finish work, existing window replacement, or minor repairs such as replacing electrical receptacles or repairing pipe leaks.
Special Use and Variance Permits are available at City Hall for certain activities prohibited in residential and commercial areas. The application is reviewed at a public hearing by the Planning & Zoning Commission. The fee is $75.00 and is due when the application is made.
Permits can be applied for at City Hall. Contact City Hall with any questions.